| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $55.38 | 5.475% | $58.4121 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.26 | 6.266% | $205.3697 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.67 | 6.191% | $174.8647 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.70 | 12.442% | $132.3442 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.86 | 11.567% | $249.7539 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.82 | 10.482% | $217.4507 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.99 | 5.179% | $95.7024 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.68 | $1,133.8977 | $1,133.88 | $1,133.85 | $1,134.00 | |